CIA® Exam Content & Format
The CIA® program is offered in four separate parts and each part has its own examination. The exam for each consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.The exam is NOT open book.
Exam Nondisclosure
The CIA® exam is a nondisclosed examination, which means that current exam questions and answers will not be published or divulged. Candidates' question booklets must be turned in with their answer sheets at the conclusion of the examination.CIA® Exam Topic Outline
The CIA® program tests a candidate's knowledge of current internal auditing practices and understanding of internal audit issues, risks and remedies. Parts I, II and III are considered the core global syllabus of the CIA® program - offering a strong focus on corporate governance and risk issues and exhibitin alignement with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). Part IV exam concentrates on business management skills.The IIA offers Professional Recognition Credit (PRC) for Part IV for qualified professional certifications.
Each Part is divided into key topic areas. These topics are further divided into specific content areas and candidates must exhibit proficiency and/or awareness across each area of content, in order to pass the exam. The four Parts are:
- Part I: The Internal Audit Activity's Role in Governance, Risk and Control
- Part II: Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
- Part III: Business Analysis and Information Technology
- Part IV: Business Management Skills
More information
CIA® ExamCAEs: Audit Committee Event
NEW DIRECTION for Internal Auditing
WHAT'S CHANGED: GFC and going forward
BRISBANE 1 April
Audit Sampling for Internal Audit
CANBERRA 4 April
Interview Skills
SYDNEY 4 April
Report Writing for Internal Auditors
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